What does it mean to take writing "seriously"? It’s a question I’ve been trying to answer for myself since a month ago, when I decided that taking writing “seriously” is something I want to do again. There was a time when all I wanted to be was a Writer. I wanted to work at Manrepeller (lol) or The Cut. I wanted to write a memoir and go on a book tour. While getting ready in the morning I would practice how I would slip in the mention of my new book in my Glossier Get Ready With Me feature.
You must write to learn how to write. After much research, reading other's work and listening to various writers on Medium, I've decided it's time for me to create my own writing path. One that works for me, where I find pleasure and enjoyment and not stressing over reading x number of books per year. I read when I want to, not because I'm intimidated to read a 100 books a year. IF I did that, I wouldn't have time to enjoy my life on my terms.
The best advice I've ever gotten was this: Write because you love it, don't write to get rich. If you do make money from your writing...then it's a bonus. Rewards will come after hard work in some form. I truly believe that. I write to make sense of my own world.
I relate to the manrepeller comment more than I’d like too. 😂 Sometimes I still fantasize about the “what if” of writing and sometimes it gives me the motivation I need. Other times it feels like such a daunting and draining ask. Love hearing about your experience with writing through the ups and downs and excited for what’s to come. :)
I've been thinking about starting a newsletter of my own, and i really dk what to do.... Like, idk how to grow, how to promote, what to write, and how to express what I wanna write, like, basically, I need help, it would really make me happy if you gave a few tips about it
And, 2 of your newsletters, and I'm already in love you, everything you write, they are raw, and beautiful, it's hard to write sometimes, but now, through your article, I've found hope. Hope to write.
It’s interesting because I’ve always secretly wanted to be a writer but would never let myself say it. The past few months I have really embraced it and now I am on a similar journey. I still get so nervous to even say out loud I am a writer! Looking forward to reading your exploration.
I know I am not good at writing and only write business content which are not creative at all. Still, I find myself interested in writing, should say deep desire to write something down. But don't know should I write. A writer without a purpose is like having boat without a paddle.
"write in a way that looks outward at the world instead of merely at the self" - nodding, since I have grown very tired of my own navel gazing.
This is so relatable. Love this
You must write to learn how to write. After much research, reading other's work and listening to various writers on Medium, I've decided it's time for me to create my own writing path. One that works for me, where I find pleasure and enjoyment and not stressing over reading x number of books per year. I read when I want to, not because I'm intimidated to read a 100 books a year. IF I did that, I wouldn't have time to enjoy my life on my terms.
The best advice I've ever gotten was this: Write because you love it, don't write to get rich. If you do make money from your writing...then it's a bonus. Rewards will come after hard work in some form. I truly believe that. I write to make sense of my own world.
we all wanted to work for manrepeller at some point and anyone who says otherwise is either a)lying or b)doesn’t know what manrepeller was.
I relate to the manrepeller comment more than I’d like too. 😂 Sometimes I still fantasize about the “what if” of writing and sometimes it gives me the motivation I need. Other times it feels like such a daunting and draining ask. Love hearing about your experience with writing through the ups and downs and excited for what’s to come. :)
I've been thinking about starting a newsletter of my own, and i really dk what to do.... Like, idk how to grow, how to promote, what to write, and how to express what I wanna write, like, basically, I need help, it would really make me happy if you gave a few tips about it
And, 2 of your newsletters, and I'm already in love you, everything you write, they are raw, and beautiful, it's hard to write sometimes, but now, through your article, I've found hope. Hope to write.
It’s interesting because I’ve always secretly wanted to be a writer but would never let myself say it. The past few months I have really embraced it and now I am on a similar journey. I still get so nervous to even say out loud I am a writer! Looking forward to reading your exploration.
Thank you for this newsletter! I’ve been wanting the same thing and you put it into words beautifully. Here’s to writing something interesting🥂
I know I am not good at writing and only write business content which are not creative at all. Still, I find myself interested in writing, should say deep desire to write something down. But don't know should I write. A writer without a purpose is like having boat without a paddle.